Discussion Post: Methods of Criminal Profiling
James Bond is the character I choice
There are different ways of approaching criminal behavior and evidence. A criminal investigative analyst may use different reasoning skills, methods, and approaches when analyzing a criminal case. The analyst may use empirically based information or group statistics to guide decisions, and conclusions may be based solely on the facts of a case. Is it professional, however, to go beyond statistics and facts and use experiences and education to guide criminal analysis in profiling?
In this Discussion, you will continue to use the character you selected in Week 1 as you analyze his or her approaches and methodology.
To prepare for this Discussion:
Review the Learning Resources concerning concepts of criminal profiling.
Post a response to the following:
Based on the character you selected in the Week 1 Discussion, explain how he/she approached profiling. Explain whether the character uses deductive or inductive reasoning, whether he/she uses the nomothetic or ideographic method, and whether he/she uses a clinical or actuarial approach. Provide examples to support your rationale for each.
a) Evaluate use of deductive or inductive reasoning in criminal profiling
b) Evaluate use of nomothetic or ideographic methods in criminal profiling
c) Evaluate use of clinical or actuarial approaches in criminal profiling.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.